Eli Whitney Word Search
This Eli Whitney word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: COTTON, INVENTOR, MACHINE, PATENT, INTERCHANGEABLE, PARTS, MASS, PRODUCTION, MUSKET, FACTORY, MILL, SEED.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Eli Whitney word list, defined
- COTTON /ˈkɒt.ən/ (UK); /ˈkɑː.t̬ən/ (US) · noun
- A soft, fluffy white fiber that surrounds the seeds of the cotton plant and is spun into thread or yarn for making textiles; also the plant itself or fabric woven from this fiber. Related: fabric, textile, cloth, thread.
- INVENTOR /ɪnˈvɛntər/ · noun
- A person who creates or devises new devices, machines, or processes, especially one who holds a patent for an invention. Related: creator, innovator, designer, constructor.
- MACHINE /mɪˈʃiːn/ · noun, verb
- A machine is a device or system that performs or assists in the performance of a specific task, often using energy or power. A machine can also refer to a device that is operated by a person, such as a sewing machine or a machine gun. Related: device, equipment, apparatus, instrument.
- PATENT /ˈpeɪtnt/ · noun, verb
- A patent is a grant of exclusive rights to an inventor for a limited time to manufacture, use, or sell an invention. To patent something means to obtain a patent for it. Related: copyright, license, trademark, exclusive rights.
- INTERCHANGEABLE /ɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/ · adjective
- Capable of being exchanged or replaced with something else, often without significant change or loss of function. Related: interchangeable, replaceable, interchange, substitutable.
- PARTS /pɑːrts/ · noun
- A part is a portion or share of something. Parts can also refer to the individual components of a machine or system. Related: components, sections, segments, elements.
- MASS /mæs/ · noun, verb
- A large amount of something; a quantity of matter. To gather or collect in a large amount. Related: bulk, quantity, amount, heap.
- PRODUCTION /ˌprəʊdəkʃən/ · noun, verb
- The process of creating or manufacturing goods or services, or the state of being produced. The act of producing something, such as a film, play, or musical. Related: manufacture, creation, production line, output.
- MUSKET /mʌskɪt/ · noun
- A muzzle-loading firearm with a smooth bore, typically having a flintlock or caplock mechanism, and a wooden stock. Related: rifle, gun, firearm, cannon.
- FACTORY /ˈfæktəri/ · noun
- A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled, typically using machines and a large workforce. Related: plant, mill, workshop, works.
- MILL /mɪl/ · noun, verb
- A building or structure where grain or other materials are ground into flour or meal, or a machine for grinding or crushing something. To grind or crush something, especially grain, into flour or meal. Related: grindstone, quern, crusher, masher.
- SEED /sɛd/ · noun, verb
- A small plant or germ from which a new plant can grow, or to sow seeds in the ground. A small hard object from a plant that contains a seed, used for throwing or as a projectile. Related: germ, embryo, sprout, sperm.
Play the Eli Whitney word search · Browse every person · Today's daily challenge